February 01, 2012

Love Month

I love February. I have many Valentine projects on my to do list for the next couple of weeks- a pillow, hand embroidered Valentines, a fabric banner. I love the colors and the patterns and the symbols. What's not to love about a month that celebrates love?

While some men are given to romantic gestures on Valentine's Day, my man is not one of them, because, and I quote, "Valentine's Day is a B.S. made up holiday". Now you see what I'm dealing with. Since he is an otherwise all-around good guy I instead use the holiday as an excuse to craft and cook heart shaped food. That's called making the best of what life gives you!

You're not alone in having a husband that despises V-Day. We've been married 20 years, and for most of them I would get, if anything, flowers or a card on either the day before or the day after the holiday! The last few years he has mellowed, and I actually got a dozen roses last Feb. 14. This year, who knows? What he doesn't know is that it stopped being that important to me years ago, and that I really just appreciate the fact that he's a good and loving guy, who still wants to come home to me every day!

I like your banner! Very cute. Tell your husband to search Valentine. The story of St. Valentine is really cool - and real. Even if you don't want to get into the hoopla of all the hearts and gushy cards it's still neat to know it's not just a 'made-up' holiday!

OOH! LOVE THE BANNER!! V-day around here is pretty much another day as well...or at best very sporadic! I have my mom's heart-shaped pans that I intend (note: intend) to use this year to make a little somethin' heart-shaped for my honey. Jen, I noticed the darkened aqua on the links..it did help somewhat and do imagine it is my computer (or *ahem* my every aging eyes??) Thanks for doing that!mare

well I have to say he is right about that. It is a man made commercializedholiday but women love it. Love thatyou embrace the day by celebrating with crafts and baked goodies. I do not like to join the throngs and go out on that day restaurants way too overcrowded. Give me dinner by a roaring fire prepared by hubby, a little music,maybe a romantic movie, just the two of us perfection. .... and maybe some chocolate mousse

LOL!! I love your attitude. My hubby recently said, "Oh no, we are heading into the season of gift giving!" with a laugh...LOL Not only Val day, but our anniversary, Mom's day, and my birthday. I said, make it easy on yourself. Just bring me flowers to work. But I am lucky, he usually comes up with some great ideas to celebrate. Kit

I love your LOVE garland. I just took down my New Year's garland so I let my husband off easy with some simpler decorations on the mantle.

I no longer hoard fabric but, I did for many years. Now it is paper and embellishments. I have no room to put anything else but, the ability to shop from my laptop at two in the morning makes it just too hard to pass up.

About Me

I'm a Village living, decorating obsessed, home chef, gardener in training, creative spirit and lover of the simple life. I am Mom to 2 sweet girls and wife to 1 amazing man. I love my family, friends and all things cottage and vintage. I believe in taking risks and following your dreams. Life is short. Enjoy every moment.